What we do What we do Project Starburst provides food and other related items to Mecosta and Osceola residents who are temporarily in need of assistance. Monthly Grocery Program We provide monthly groceries to residents of Mecosta and Osceola counties. Groceries are filled based on family size and dietary restrictions. How it works You will be asked to fill out a brief intake form, which helps our volunteer to determine any dietary restrictions or additional services. Our volunteer will then package your groceries to assist in feeding your family. Individual Case Management We are primarily a food and hygiene needs pantry, but offer other services as well. We serve each individual with dignity, respect, advocacy, and support. We are always seeking to provide new concrete services and programs as needed. Services we provide Diapering items for qualified children Birth Certificate and State ID assistance. Please call before coming in. No funding for this service at this time. Referrals to local agencies (Mid Michigan Community Action Center, Michigan Works, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services) Making a difference since 1971. A NEIGHBORLY RESOURCE Providing our neighbors with food and basic needs. LOCALLY FUNDED All donations go directly to your local food bank. COMMUNITY BASED We believe in neighbors supporting neighbors. How we have helped From a small but diligent start, Project Starburst has increased its presence in the community by offering what is most needed to residents who are living in poverty. 356 New Clients 7,671 Individuals 2,177 Families Fed 383,500 Total Meals Meet our board Brenda Westfall President Steve Cole Vice President Alice Bandstra Secretary Felicia Bielecki Treasurer Joie Cole Dee VanHorn Russ Nehmer David Scott Meet our staff Diane Long Executive Director Kristina Rousseau Assistant Director We would like to thank these businesses, foundations, andorganizations for the generosity they have shown. Mecosta County Community FoundationOsceola County Community FoundationShawn & Betty Walker FoundationGrand West United ChurchCROPWALKTransCanadaChemical BankBig Rapids GFWCBig Rapids Rotary ClubMecosta/Osceola United WayBig Rapids LIONS CLUBMeijerWalmartFSU Chapter of AWSUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Church of Big RapidsTri-County Homeworks Good Shepard Lutheran ChurchReed City GFWCMichael Oil & PropaneFellowship Christian Reformed ChurchFSU Business Office EmployeesNorthland United Methodist ChurchGrant Center United Methodist ChurchChapel of St. PaulLerner, Cserani & Fath Financial GroupConsumers Energy FoundationLake Osceola State BankFraternal Order of EaglesWolverine World Wide Factory B MOISD EmployeesBRPS Third Avenue United Methodist ChurchBig Rapids Oddfellows LodgeH&S CompaniesQdobaTuba BachP.T. PlusDTE EnergyBoy Scouts of America Troop 114Miss Heart of Michigan PageantFSU Polar Bear RunFSU Custodial and Maintenance DeptsFSU Student GovernmentErick K. Perroud DDS PCLeprino FoodsLittle Red Hens Great Lakes People FundPanera BreadBob EvansKFCMecosta Children’s CouncilEmergency Food and Shelter ProgramUSPS Stamp Out HungerIce MountainDistrict 10 Health DepartmentMeijer Simply Give ProgramIsabella BankCamp Brethren HeightsBig Rapids TireBush InsuranceEdward Jones – Steve MillerMecosta County Habitat for Humanity ReStoreConsumers Energy Foundation